Social Policy

Social Policy

Secure equal rights and equal opportunity for all. Promote social and economic justice and the health and safety of all Americans.

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Event Date: 
04/16/2024 - 6:30pm

LWVAC's new Gun Violence Prevention & Safety Committee will meet by Zoom on the third Tuesday of each month.

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News

Gainesville's new Gun Violence Prevention Manager, Ms. Brittney Coleman, spent time with LWVAC's Gun Violence Prevention and Safety committee discussing the role of her new position and how LWVAC could help. A recording of the meeting is now available. Want to get involved with the League's efforts? Contact committee chair Gwendolyn Saffo.

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Public Statement

Dear Representatives Lanting, Yamamoto, Gannon, and Burns: 

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Mister Chair, members of the committee, my name is Jean Henscheid, I am co-president of the League of Women Voters of Idaho. I am speaking on behalf of our statewide membership in registering opposition to H521.

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Good morning, Chair Cannon and committee members.

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Chair Yamamoto, Co-Chair McCann, members of the committee,

Action Alerts

Action Alert for League Supported bills this week. 3/19

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Event Date: 
04/21/2024 - 1:00pm
Event location: 

Santa Fe College Blount Center

Join us for our panel discussion about secure gun storage. In addition to advocating for laws that require secure storage of firearms in homes and vehicles, we use the Be SMART framework to have conversations with parents and caregivers about keeping children from accessing loaded firearms...

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Action Alerts

Your voice can make a difference. Join CeasefirePA in Harrisburg on May 7th to demand that our lawmakers take action to End Gun Violence. You’ll meet with legislative offices and attend a mid-day rally on the front steps of the Capitol with elected leaders, survivors, youth, faith leaders, medical professionals, and other advocates to demand policies that would make Pennsylvania safer.

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Event Date: 
03/18/2024 - 6:30pm
Event location: 

Curia on the Drag

Join local Moms Demand Action volunteers for a fun, informal meet-up. All are welcome. There's no formal agenda. It's a chance to ask questions about Moms Demand Action and gun violence prevention, share ideas, support each other, and get to know one another a bit better. RSVP here for more details and event updates.

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